Let's get down to the bone here. Many women are confused about how to optimize bone health.

Dr. Friedman and Kim chew on sneezing dangers, health risks of raw cow's milk, trendy coffee enemas, and oatmeal myths.

Learn more about the natural, effective, and safe approach to conserving bone mass and building healthy bones.

Learn more about the natural, effective, and safe approach to conserving bone mass and building healthy bones.

Each week, host Dr. Susanne Bennett shares her Nature's Secrets to a healthier body. This week, she discusses tips for maintaining healthy bones.

How can you protect bone health as an adult?

Listen in as Dr. Mike provides the answers to a wealth of health and wellness questions.

Listen in as Dr. Mike provides the answers to a wealth of health and wellness questions.

Listen in as Dr. Mike provides the answers to a wealth of health and wellness questions.

Milk is NOT the most bio-available source of calcium. Kale, broccoli, bok choy all have higher absorption rates than milk.

Listen in as Dr. Mike provides the answers to a wealth of health and wellness questions.

Listen in as Dr. Mike provides the answers to a wealth of health and wellness questions.

A study suggested adding extra calcium to your diet could be dangerous to your health. Why are so many doctors disagreeing?

Dr. Holly welcomes health coach, Sarah Corey, as a guest blogger this week. For more from Sarah and Dr. Holly on this topic, listen to their conversation about Your Dairy-Free Guide to Calcium

Now, here's Sarah:

As children many of us were told the only way to grow up big and strong was to drink a glass of milk with every meal.  Dairy however is notoriously hard to digest and many people are finding their bodies function better without it.

There are estimates that as many as 6 out of 10 people react negatively to dairy.  

Even if you’re not lactose intolerant, meaning you lack the enzymes that digest the lactose, or milk sugar, you can still react negatively to milk.  Common digestive symptoms indicating you may have issues with dairy include gas, bloating, and loose stools.  For some it can also show up as rashes, acne, eczema, or chronic sinusitis.  

Removing dairy from your diet may be scary at first, especially as many people are concerned that this is their only source of calcium intake. The good news is that you naturally get calcium in your diet without even trying, and there are a variety of healthy choices you can make to ensure proper calcium levels in your body sans dairy.

Did you know humans are the only species that continue to drink milk past infancy?

My patients, family, and friends often ask me "How can I make my bones stronger?" In my last blog, I spoke about the Wonder Vitamin (Vitamin D). This time, I will focus on its counterpart calcium.

Calcium and Bone Health

Getting enough calcium and vitamin D is essential to keeping your bones strong and healthy. Without either essential nutrient, your bones may grow fragile and you may put yourself at risk for developing fragility fractures as you age. To stay healthy, it's vital that you eat foods rich in both calcium and vitamin D, or take supplements for the nutrients each day.

Dr. Mike answers your personal health and wellness questions.

Despite past reports, a study fails to show an increased risk of heart disease in women taking calcium supplements.

In 2010, a study published in British Medical Journal concluded that women taking calcium supplements significantly increased their risk of heart disease — by as much as 27%.

The authors’ conclusions were picked up by mainstream media and sensational headlines blanketed the airways and print media. The negative headlines made their impact as they fearfully convinced women to stop taking their calcium supplements.

What a mistake.

The sexes are more different than just the obvious anatomical differences, even when it comes to food.

Age-related bone loss is a serious condition. The good news is that it can be prevented in most cases.

According to the Arthritis Foundation, arthritis affects roughly 46 million adults and 300,000 children in America alone.

Your body has over 300 enzyme systems that depend heavily on magnesium; The tricky part? Your body cannot produce magnesium on it's own

The first thing you want to do while undergoing treatment is find foods with a detox benefit.

Milk has been proven to increase your insulin growth factor and also increase your risk of osteoporosis. So, why are you still drinking it?

Dr. Mike uncovers the truth about a study published in May 2012, suggesting calcium supplements increase your risk of cardiovascular disease.